Arising from the review, the SC had concluded that MGB had failed to make adequate disclosures on pertinent matters relating to its investment in the IPP project, and had therefore, as an immediate action, required Bursa Malaysia (“Bursa”) to issue a directive to MGB for additional disclosures to ensure that sufficient information was available for the market to make informed decisions. These necessary disclosures were subsequently made by MGB on 30 August 2010.
The SC views seriously the failure to make adequate disclosures by MGB prior to 30 August 2010, and had on 6 October 2010 issued a caution and reminder to MGB and its Board of Directors to strictly observe its disclosure obligations.
EY’s S320 report had also revealed movement of funds between MGB and related entities pursuant to the IPP Project that is characteristic of the practice known as ’round-tripping’.
The practice of round tripping has been raised as a concern in several jurisdictions. In this regard, the SC will conduct a separate exercise to review the use and disclosures associated with the ’round-tripping’ practice.
The SC reminds all Boards of Directors and senior management of public listed companies to observe high standards of corporate governance in discharging their duties and responsibilities.
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